RK74 $4000 Price Drop - Got the email this evening

[3gunr]

I think most people know this by now.. Quit badgering about it already.. Don't like a particular brand or company, buy something else for goodness sake..

I agree gettin tired of him.

 

[RK Tractor Guy]

We are trying to be transparent, that's why we participate in the forum. We lowered the price of the RK74 because we thought we needed to do so to sell more, and explained that when you get to that HP range, it becomes tougher as there are long time brand and dealer loyalties to contend with. Taking the price under $40k has been effective. We are $10k to $20k under the leading utility range brands, and that level of savings drives interest. Remember that the team leading RK Tractors all came from leading OEMs/brands. We are here because we have a different approach to building a tractor brand. We are a private company, and not sure why anyone thinks we should share our sales figures vs forecast. We are in a competitive market, and are on this forum mostly to answer customer and prospective customer questions, not give our competitors information that will help them counter our momentum.

 

[markie61]

We are trying to be transparent, that's why we participate in the forum.

One of the reasons I chose RK was EXACTLY because of your participation in these forums! Thank you for addressing my question - your answer makes perfect sense.

 

[RK Tractor Guy]

One of the reasons I chose RK was EXACTLY because of your participation in these forums! Thank you for addressing my question - your answer makes perfect sense.

Thank you sir, and thank you for buying on of our tractors.

 

[markie61]

Thank you sir, and thank you for buying on of our tractors.

You're welcome! And, I still owe you an apple donut...

 

[markie61]

I spoke to my salesperson...

I just wanted to say I TOTALLY misinterpreted what I thought I heard - this was very much my incorrect rephrasing of words. I want to clarify that RK appears to be selling LOTS of 74s (in the last 2 months, I've noticed at least 4 or 5 turn over at my store) and, like any other sales organization, RK wants to sell more. And more attention in the utility tractor marketplace (like a high-quality, well-equipped 74HP utility tractor priced under $40K) helps them get it done which is why the price dropped. It's good to have folks you respect point out corrections. Thanks RK!

 

[fried1765]

As mentioned in another post, we lowered the price on the RK74 because we felt as though we needed to get a little more attention from the market for this HP range. This price reduction is for all models, all inventory, and even tractors we haven't even received yet. The new everyday price for the RK74 is $39,999. It will remain so for all of 2019, and any movement in the future will be based upon changes to our cost from our manufacturer, just as the other models are. I'm sorry that someone at the store gave you incorrect information.

That is one he11 of a price for a 74HP 2019 tractor/loader!
Even though the nearest RK store is 540 miles from me, if I needed a 74HP tractor, I would grab my checkbook, hook up my trailer, and beat a path to that distant RK store.... in Clearfield, PA,......if they stock tractors.
Dealer support?
Who cares!
For that price, I'd fix it myself, or pay (TYM dealer 150 mi.) someone who can.

 

[Diggin It]

and beat a path to that distant RK store.... in Clearfield, PA,......if they stock tractors.

Clearfield
Main Store: 814-762-8123
Tractor Sales: 814-496-8991
260 Plaza Dr.
Clearfield, PA 16830
RK Tractors Available Now

 

[Grumpycat]

I'm waiting to see one when the Huntsville store opens.

 

[bald9eagle]

I'm waiting to see one when the Huntsville store opens.

Looked at one in Muscle Shoals a few days ago. I like the looks of things for that price. Doesn't look cheaply made. When you buy JD and MF you know you are paying more for the name. The only positive for them compared to RK is the ability to go to the dealer for parts. I hope to see RK do some regional maintenance centers.